Healthcare News (541)
Scientists discover new methods to prevent epileptic seizures
Written by Sola BadmusWashing fresh vegetables, fruits with detergent, bleach makes them unsafe for consumption
Written by Sola BadmusWashing fresh vegetables, fruits with detergent, bleach makes them unsafe for consumption – Dietician warns
Sitting for long on toilet seats can cause hemorrhoids
Written by Sola BadmusChildren with Type 1 diabetes not on insulin may go blind
Written by Sola BadmusUnknowingly eating food spiked with illicit drugs can trigger mental illness
Written by Sola BadmusVegetables, foods rich in Vitamin K can reduce risk of dementia
Written by Sola BadmusOne-dose HPV vaccine can offer protection against cervical cancer
Written by Sola BadmusThe World Health Organisation Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation has said a single-dose Human Papillomavirusvaccine can deliver solid protection against HPV, and that the jab is comparable to two-dose schedules.
Blood in stool could be a sign of colon cancer, says physician
Written by Sola BadmusA Professor of Public Health, Tanimola Akande has advised Nigerians to watch out for blood in their stool, warning that it could be a sign of colon cancer.
Consuming protein-rich foods can facilitate wound healing, tissue repair
Written by Sola BadmusA nutritionist at the Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Dr. Ariyo Oluwaseun, says consumption of protein-rich foods can help in wound healing.
‘Tackling postpartum hemorrhage can help reduce maternal mortality’
Written by Sola BadmusMSD for Mothers in Nigeria has urged stakeholders in maternal healthcare to pay better attention to postpartum hemorrhage.
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Adults must be active to avoid osteoarthritis –Orthopedist
Written by Sola BadmusAn Orthopaedic specialist, Dr. Ahabue Iwinosa, has advised adults to stay active and maintain healthy body weight to avoid osteoarthritis.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians to be on the lookout for some recalled brands of body sprays due to the presence of benzene, a carcinogenic substance in them.
Little salt consumption may cause heart attack, death
Written by Sola BadmusA recent study has indicated that little salt intake may just be as harmful as high salt intake and could possibly lead to heart attack, stroke or even death.
Eating catfish, chicken reared with growth hormones can cause cancers, drug resistance
Written by Sola BadmusScientists have cautioned against the use of banned hormonal growth promoters in rearing animals for human consumption, noting that eating such foods can cause drug resistance and cancers in humans.